Foundation level · Year 4 · free
rough
adjective · Say it: RUF
What it means
Foundationnot smooth, with a bumpy or uneven surface
The bark of the old oak tree felt rough under my fingers.
Similar and opposite words
Synonyms (similar meaning)
- bumpy
- coarse
- rugged
- uneven
Antonyms (opposite meaning)
- even
- smooth
More examples
- We bumped along a rough track to reach the campsite.
Where the word comes from
From the Old English word 'rūh'.
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